The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,800

€ 39,300

€ 28,800
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. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 7.4 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 3.8 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
1423
1765
1995
1461
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1423 mm
Height
1461 mm
2578
4286
2578
4212
4286 mm
Length
4212 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.63 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8.84 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
579 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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