The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 42,400
€ 25,800
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.9
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.04 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
814 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
