The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
769 lb
22.01 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 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 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft