The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 49,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.2
70.6
78.5
70.8 in
Width
70.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
55.2 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169.4
167.6 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
2725 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
913 lb
25.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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25.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
25.23 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
