The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18)
€ 37,400
€ 31,500
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf R is 4 inches shorter and 1.3 inches taller.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
57.5
70.3
80.6
56.2
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.2 in
101.5
165.8
103.8
169.8
165.8 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.91 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1K
Generation
8V
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 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
