The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1481 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
2601
4237
4268 mm
Length
4237 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.63 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L