The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
171 in
Length
168 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.09 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft