The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 43,200
€ 22,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 2.5 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
4238
4263 mm
Length
4238 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.63 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
10.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
495 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
