The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 49,900
€ 21,200
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 3.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 8.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.2
70.6
78.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.6 in
Width
69.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.2 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
169.4
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
648 lb
17.81 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
