The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 42,400
€ 28,600
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 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
1421
1765
1957
1470
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4238
2626
4268
4238 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.02 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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8.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.45 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
