The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,400
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 is 4.7 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
2626
4263
4310 mm
Length
4263 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

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 dual clutch 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
CRBC, 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
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
690 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L