The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 41,200
€ 27,800
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
167.8
102.4
166.8
167.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.64 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
438 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
