The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 35,900
€ 30,900
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
168
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 2.0 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.08 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
