The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
€ 33,700
€ 33,200
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
103.4
168
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.36 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
