The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 49,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
70.3 in
Width
70.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
21.83 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1K
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft