The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,900
€ 44,100
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
1421
1765
1957
1465
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4203
2626
4263
4203 mm
Length
4263 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.31 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
200 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
9.32 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
37 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
444 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
145.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
