The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 38,400
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 e-tron is 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf R
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
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 e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
28.5 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 e-tron
28.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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