The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.8 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.57 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft