The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 3.9 inches longer and 1.6 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
169.7 in
Length
165.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.36 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft