The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 23,000
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 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 0.2 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1461 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
2578
4214
4212 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.07 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF

▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
25 mpg
city
49 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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