The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 42,400
€ 23,000
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 5.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1470
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2578
4214
4268 mm
Length
4214 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.36 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
