The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.6 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.4 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft