The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
77
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
165.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.97 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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