The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 32,500
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 30 g-tron is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf R
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf R
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.37 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DHFA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
129 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf R
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
23.67 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
7 MPGe
33 mpg
VW Golf R
16 lb
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
302 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 30 g-tron
25.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft