The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 5.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171 in
Length
165.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
569 lb
16.18 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
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
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft