The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 25,400
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 SCR is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
168.7 in
Length
171 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.48 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSU*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
57 mpg
city
21 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft