The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 39,300
€ 25,900
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.5
70.3
80.6
56
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
101.5
165.8
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
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
