The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 31,500
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 g-tron is 10.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf R
1427
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1785 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1427 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4313 mm
Length
4212 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf R
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.07 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
200 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
12.55 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
9 MPGe
34 mpg
VW Golf R
6.9 kg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
256 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L