The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf R is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.6 inches taller.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.8 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.27 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 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 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
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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
21.75 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
50 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
661 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft