The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 42,400
€ 22,800
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
57.9
70.8
79.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.38 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
