The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 56,000
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 56,000
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
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
70.9
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.5 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

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 1950 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

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.96 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
402 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
344 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1014 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