The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.96 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft