Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (2008 – 2013) vs Audi A3 (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Audi A3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 235 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,185 kg against 1,290 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
2008 – 2013
|
Audi
A3
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 23 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 – 235 hp | 102 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 281 – 300 Nm | 148 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 7.2 s | 6.1 – 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 246 km/h | 185 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.1 L/100 km | 4.1 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,214 mm | 4,237 – 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,758 – 1,786 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 – 2,578 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,290 – 1,414 kg | 1,185 – 1,510 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.