The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,900
€ 43,200
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
56.1
70
77.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
167
103.4
167.8
167 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.63 %
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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
306 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
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
