The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 35 TFSI is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf R
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
169.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf R
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.3 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
20.03 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
45 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
598 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
98.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft