The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 49,900
€ 19,200
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 9.8 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 21.9 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1402
1794
1995
1621
1759
1946
1794 mm
Width
1759 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1402 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4302
2578
4204
4302 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
313 kg
18.97 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4
8P
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CEPA
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
450 NM
132 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
4.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.93 kg/bhp
16.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
