The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 23,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

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
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 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 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

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
6-speed manual 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
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
22.3 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
47 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
621 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft