The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 39,300
€ 23,100
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1461
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1461 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4212
2578
4214
4212 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
181 kg
11.75 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
11.06 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
