The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 30,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
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 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
169
165.8 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.51 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.78 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
15.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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