The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 Audi RS3 Sportback is 4.4 cm longer, 0.5 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1402
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
1794
1995
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1794 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1402 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4302 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
333 kg
20.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
450 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
4.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.93 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L