The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 27,300

€ 53,500

€ 27,300
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 8.8 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 8 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1491
1799
2027
1411
1800
1966
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1411 mm
2620
4255
2631
4343
4255 mm
Length
4343 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
305 kg
19.12 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
362 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
465 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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8.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8.72 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
49 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
89 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L