The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 45,300
€ 21,600
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
167.8
101.5
165.9
167.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.63 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
