The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 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 1.8 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft