The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 44,100
€ 23,900
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
57.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
103.4
167.8
101.5
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
