The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 32,500
€ 45,300
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
1426
1785
1966
1465
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1426 mm
Height
1465 mm
2637
4313
2626
4263
4313 mm
Length
4263 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.31 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
297 bhp
VW Golf R
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
340 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.32 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf R
54 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
723 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
723 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
