The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 55,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 26,100
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 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 - 17)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.23 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

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
*CZE*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 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
621 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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