The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 19,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 56,000
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000

ⓘ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 BMT is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
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 BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
165.3 in
Length
170.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
2721 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
818 lb
23.12 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft