The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
167.8 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft