The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 24,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 24,600
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 BMT is 3.5 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
167.5 in
Length
171 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
763 lb
21.7 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
38 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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