The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 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.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.92 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CBBB, CFGB
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
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
20.21 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
42 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
665 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
8.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft