The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 33,300
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) Audi A3 3.2
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 33,300
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 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
1765
1957
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
2578
4203
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4203 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.56 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L