The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 44,400

€ 27,900

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1465
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1465 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4263
2578
4214
4263 mm
Length
4214 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.99 %

General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
1100 L