The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 35,900
€ 23,900
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1482
1799
2027
1423
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1482 mm
Height
1423 mm
2626
4268
2578
4292
4268 mm
Length
4292 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.41 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
230 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
