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

€ 28,700

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %

General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft