The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 22,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 4.2 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4310 mm
Length
4268 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
240 kg
16.05 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
12.07 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L