The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
170.7 in
Length
168 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.84 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 GTI Performance OPF
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft