The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 26,700
€ 45,300
€ 26,700
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 a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
103.4
167.8
168.7 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.32 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.1 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
475 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).
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 DPF
117.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft






















