The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 37,400
€ 22,600
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is an inch shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.8
101.5
166.9
165.8 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.85 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
