The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 34,900

€ 45,300

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 4.9 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
1421
1765
1957
1465
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4214
2626
4263
4214 mm
Length
4263 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
5.94 %

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
7-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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
297 bhp
VW Golf R
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
400 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
30 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
396 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
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