The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 23,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.64 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
