The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 53,500
€ 27,600
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 8.5 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1411
1800
1966
1492
1799
2027
1800 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1411 mm
Height
1492 mm
2631
4343
2620
4258
4343 mm
Length
4258 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
278 kg
17.43 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8V
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
CZGB
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
465 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
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.41 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
35 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
422 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
