The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 27,800
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 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.38 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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