The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 0.2 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1461 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4212 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 kg
6.97 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
5.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.72 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L