The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 34,900
€ 24,400
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
