The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 42,100
€ 24,100
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.63 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 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
