The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 35,900
€ 25,300
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.39 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
154 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
10.4 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
