The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 39,300
€ 23,000
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.6 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
4238
4212 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.07 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
230 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
15.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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)
1080 L
