The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
171 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
807 lb
22.95 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft