The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 36,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 9.8 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1786 mm
Width
1785 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1461 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
2636
4310
4212 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.38 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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5.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.72 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L