The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
167 in
Length
165.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.16 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.99 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
51 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft