The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
166.8 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.97 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

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
7-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
DBKA
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
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