The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 44,100
€ 24,800
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
165.5
167.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
