The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 35,900
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1482 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
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
1540 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.12 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

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
Permanent all-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
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
154 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
9.17 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
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
665 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 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
302 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L