The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 8.5 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
4343
4258 mm
Length
4343 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
255 kg
15.99 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 bhp
362 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
200 NM
465 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi RS3 Sportback
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
10.47 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58 mpg
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L