The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (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.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
165.8 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.01 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
579 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft