The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 42,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf R
55.9
69.5
77
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
166.9
103.4
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf R
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
15.05 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*DJH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6
128.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
