The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 32,800
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 TDI is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf R
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 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 TDI S tronic (18 - 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 TDI
VW Golf R
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.37 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DGTE
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
26.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
26.78 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
59 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
777 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft