The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 25,900
€ 42,100
€ 25,900
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 1.8 TFSI is 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
56
69.5
78.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
169
103.4
167.8
169 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.46 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
125 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
