The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
171 in
Length
167.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.98 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8V
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft