The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 cod ultra is 4.7 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4310 mm
Length
4263 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
183 kg
12.34 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.78 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
59 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L