The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
165.8 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.39 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft