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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
