VW Golf GTI vs Audi A3 3.2 quattro
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Audi A3 3.2 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 3.2 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 250 / 247 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1404 / 3095 | 1565 / 3450 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 142 / 141 | 160 / 158 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Audi A3 3.2 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukuba | 1:10.90 | 1:10.42 |
| Ring Knutstorp | 1:20.60 | 1:20.80 |
| Oschersleben | 1:54.55 | 1:55.80 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:47.70 | 1:48.30 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.60 | 1:20.60 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:39.70 | 1:39.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Audi A3 3.2 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.9 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.2 s | 12.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.8 s | 15.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.6 s | 20.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 32.2 s | 25.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.2 s | 5.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.8 s | 20.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.1 s | 16.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 95.0 mph | 14.6 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.1 s @ 116.2 mph | 24.4 s @ 120.5 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Audi A3 3.2 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.3 kph (38.7 mph) | 62.6 kph (38.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Audi A3 3.2 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
A3 3.2 quattro is the fastest by considerable margin.
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