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 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft