The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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 (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
170.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
776 lb
22.21 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft