The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 33,700
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 is 10.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1785 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1426 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4313 mm
Length
4212 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
76 kg
4.93 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
340 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.9 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L