The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 44,400
€ 25,000
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
103.4
167.8
101.5
169
167.8 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
814 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
