The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 32,300

€ 53,500

€ 32,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 8.5 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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
4343
4258 mm
Length
4343 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1498 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.08 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
362 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
465 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
10.12 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
502 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
280 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L