The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 53,500
€ 25,800
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 13.9 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 21 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1411
1800
1966
1621
1759
1946
1800 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1411 mm
Height
1621 mm
2631
4343
2578
4204
4343 mm
Length
4204 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
157 kg
9.84 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
465 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
422 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
