The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 34,900

€ 24,900

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 OPF is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.79 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft