The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 18,100
€ 53,500
€ 18,100
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 1.6 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.6
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
101.5
165.3
103.6
171
165.3 in
Length
171 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
800 lb
22.75 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
CZGB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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 1.6
134.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 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
