Volkswagen Golf R (2002 – 2004) vs Audi A3 (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Audi A3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 241 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 11.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,205 kg against 1,479 kg. At 4,214 mm, the Audi A3 is 64 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf R.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2002 – 2004
|
Audi
A3
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2004 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 241 hp | 102 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 148 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | 6.4 – 12.9 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 183 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.5 L/100 km | 4.9 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,204 – 4,214 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,479 kg | 1,205 – 1,525 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.