The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 36,500
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 slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf R
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
169 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf R
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.4 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf R
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.51 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft