The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 56,000
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 3.1 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
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.15 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CLH*
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 3000 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
116 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.96 lb/hp
29.89 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
52 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
402 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft