The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 21,100
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.13 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft