The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 39,300
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.9 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
1424
1777
1966
1461
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1424 mm
Height
1461 mm
2602
4241
2578
4212
4241 mm
Length
4212 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
236 kg
15.31 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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11.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
11.45 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
61 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
758 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
