The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 43,200
€ 27,300
€ 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 an inch longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 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
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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).
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
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft
