The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 23,200
€ 37,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 0.2 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
1421
1765
1957
1461
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1461 mm
2578
4214
2578
4212
4214 mm
Length
4212 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.24 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
200 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
9.12 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
39 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
475 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
475 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
