The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 26,900
€ 41,200
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
1424
1777
1966
1465
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1465 mm
2602
4241
2626
4263
4241 mm
Length
4263 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
208 kg
14.03 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8.61 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
438 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
