The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,200

€ 43,200

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
56.1
70.3
77.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
103.8
169.8
103.4
167.8
169.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.63 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.59 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
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