The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 42,100
€ 27,800
€ 42,100
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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.7
70.8
79.8
56
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
103.4
167.8
101.5
169
167.8 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.46 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
438 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 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
