The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 44,100
€ 27,900
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.4
167.8
102.4
167
167.8 in
Length
167 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
130.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
