The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,200
€ 42,400
€ 23,200
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 1.4 TFSI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
56
69.5
78.5
57.9
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.04 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
