The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 36,900

€ 25,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 1.4 TFSI cod
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 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 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 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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