The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 55,900
€ 28,300
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.6
70.9
77.4
58.7
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
103.6
170.7
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.45 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
