The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 34,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1470 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
4268 mm
Length
4241 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1915 kg
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.35 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
7.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L