Volkswagen Golf R (2005 – 2008) vs Audi A3 (2005 – 2008): specs compared
Both offer around 250 hp at most. The Audi A3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,205 kg against 1,463 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2005 – 2008
|
Audi
A3
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 20 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 102 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 148 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 6.1 – 12.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 183 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 L/100 km | 4.9 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,249 mm | 4,214 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,463 – 1,494 kg | 1,205 – 1,525 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

