The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 25,800
€ 45,300
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra 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 ultra
VW Golf R
55.9
70
77.4
57.7
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
102.4
166.8
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 ultra
VW Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
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 ultra
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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
70 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
