The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 39,300
€ 35,600
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.5
70.3
80.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.8
102.4
166.8
165.8 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.62 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
647 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
9.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
