The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,700
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168.7 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.35 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.1 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft