The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 41,200
€ 29,100
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
55.9
69.5
77
57.7
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
101.5
166.9
103.4
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.25 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch 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
CBBB, CFGB
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
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
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.64 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
761 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
