The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 25,600

€ 44,400

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
55.9
70
77.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
166.8
103.4
167.8
166.8 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.94 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft