The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 39,300
€ 22,800
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
165.8 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.1 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
