The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 42,400
€ 24,900
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57.9
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
103.4
168
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.37 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
