The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.38 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
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
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
108 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
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
777 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 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
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft