The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 5.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.85 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft