The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 43,200
€ 25,900
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
167.8
101.5
165.9
167.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.3 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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)
31.1 cu ft
