The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.95 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft