The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 7.4 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 3.8 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1423 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4286 mm
Length
4212 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.67 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
9.18 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L