The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 55,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 7.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1492
1799
2027
1411
1800
1966
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1492 mm
Height
1411 mm
2620
4258
2631
4335
4258 mm
Length
4335 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
291 kg
18.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
395 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
480 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
34 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
412 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
