Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI quattro and Volkswagen Golf VII GTI 2.0 TSI DSG BMT

Comparison of Audi A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI quattro and Volkswagen Golf VII GTI 2.0 TSI DSG BMT [S]ave

Attribute
Volkswagen Golf VII GTI 2.0 TSI DSG BMT ×
Audi A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI quattro ×
General
MakeVolkswagenAudi
ModelGolfA3
GenerationGolf VIIA3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008)
ModificationGTI 2.0 TSI DSG BMT1.8 TFSI quattro
Websitehttps://www.vw.com/https://www.audi.com/
Number of doors25
Number of seats45
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionautomatic dsg manual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20132008
Production to (year)20172013
Performance
Top speed (km/h)248220
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.48
City consumption (l/100km)8.1-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.4-
Combined consumption (l/100km)6.47.5
CO2 emissions (g/km)149-
Emission standardEURO VIEURO V
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Engine type-Fuel engine
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)230160
Max. torque (Nm)350250
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9841,798
Compression ratio-9.6
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,7004,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,5001,500
Cylinder bore (mm)-82.5
Piston stroke (mm)-84.1
Fuel systemDirect injectionDirect injection
Valve control-Dohc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
Catalyst-Regular
Fuel tank (l)5060
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspension-The depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspension-Transverse stabilizer
Front suspension-Coil springs
Rear suspension-Coil springs
Front stabilizer-+
Rear stabilizer-+
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakes-Disc
Tires size-
  • 205/55 R16
  • 225/45 R17
Turning radius (m)10.910.7
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,2684,292
Width (mm)1,7991,765
Height (mm)1,4421,423
Wheelbase (mm)2,6312,578
Kerb weight (kg)1,4021,415
Gross weight (kg)1,8701,975
Minimum boot space (l)380552
Maximum boot space (l)1,2701,104
Front track (mm)1,5381,534
Rear track (mm)1,5161,507
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.31



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