The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 55,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 32,600
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 2.0 TDI SCR is 3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 3.2 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 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
167.6 in
Length
170.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.15 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 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
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft