The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 26,700
€ 42,400
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
55.9
70
77.4
57.9
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
166.8
103.4
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.38 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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
CLHA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
