The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
101.5
169
167.8 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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