The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 34,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft