The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 56,000
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 25,100
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
167.6 in
Length
170.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.89 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
38 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft