The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
165.8 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.9 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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