The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 35,900
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.14 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
154 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft