The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 1.8 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1470 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
2578
4286
4268 mm
Length
4286 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1455 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.68 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
8.66 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L