The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 30,500

€ 42,400

€ 30,500
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 cod ultra is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
56.1
70.3
77.4
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
169.8
103.4
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.05 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.59 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
48 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
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 cod ultra
92.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft