The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1465 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
2578
4238
4263 mm
Length
4238 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
793 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
793 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L