The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 39,300
€ 25,800
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 an inch longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
101.5
165.8
166.9 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.77 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
814 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
