The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 27,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft