The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 45,300
€ 28,800
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1465
1799
2027
1426
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1465 mm
Height
1426 mm
2626
4263
2637
4313
4263 mm
Length
4313 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.3 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
64 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
475 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
194 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
