The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 53,500
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 8.8 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 8 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
296 kg
18.56 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
362 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
465 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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12.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.03 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
74 mpg
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
63 mpg
city
25 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L
















