The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 33,300
€ 42,400
€ 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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.55 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
