The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 55,900
€ 30,400
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 7.7 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1411
1800
1966
1492
1799
2027
1800 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1411 mm
Height
1492 mm
2631
4335
2620
4258
4335 mm
Length
4258 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
194 kg
12.24 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
480 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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4.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.4 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.01 kg/bhp
9.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
66 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
412 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1175 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
