The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 56,000
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
70.9
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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 (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
633 lb
17.89 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.96 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
402 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft