The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 44,400
€ 20,300
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
57.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
167.8
101.5
165.5
167.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.62 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
