The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06)
€ 36,900
€ 24,100
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
103.4
168
101.5
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.8 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
