The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,800
€ 39,300
€ 27,800
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 1.8 TFSI is 2.5 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
1421
1777
1966
1461
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1461 mm
2601
4237
2578
4212
4237 mm
Length
4212 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
216 kg
14.02 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
526 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
