The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,100
€ 55,900
€ 26,100
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 1.6 TDI SCR is 3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.6
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
103.1
167.6
103.6
170.7
167.6 in
Length
170.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.25 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft
