The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 26,600
€ 45,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
1421
1777
1966
1465
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
2601
4237
2626
4263
4237 mm
Length
4263 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
260 kg
17.28 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
297 bhp
VW Golf R
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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11.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.53 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf R
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
