The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 32,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.71 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft