The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 39,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (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 e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
103.5
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
AU
Generation
8V
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
27 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
30.3 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft