The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
167.6 in
Length
171 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
20.7 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
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 OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft