The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 42,400

€ 26,700

€ 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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.67 %

General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
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 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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