The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 56,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.6
70.9
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
103.1
168.7
103.6
170.7
168.7 in
Length
170.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
767 lb
21.68 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft



















