The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
171 in
Length
167.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
604 lb
17.18 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft