The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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, 1.3 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 S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 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 S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.28 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
761 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft