The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 35,900
€ 35,800
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 1.8 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
4286
4268 mm
Length
4286 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
13.72 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
493 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
