The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 53,500
€ 31,000
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.4 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
465 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
422 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
