The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 39,300
€ 20,300
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
57.5
70.3
80.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.8
101.5
165.5
165.8 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.63 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
