The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 22,900
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1465 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
2626
4263
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
2578
4238
4263 mm
Length
4238 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
200 kg
13.29 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L