The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 17,500
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
165.3 in
Length
171 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
807 lb
22.95 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CZGB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft