The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 37,400
€ 20,300
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 Audi A3 1.6 FSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf R
55.9
69.5
77
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.8
165.5 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf R
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.52 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 FSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
