The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 53,500
€ 44,400
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
1411
1800
1966
1465
1799
2027
1800 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1411 mm
Height
1465 mm
2631
4343
2626
4263
4343 mm
Length
4263 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.64 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
297 bhp
VW Golf R
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
465 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
422 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
