The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 39,300
€ 24,400
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
146 kg
9.47 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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)
1080 L
