The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 22,600
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 3.5 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
167.5 in
Length
171 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi RS3 Sportback
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.74 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi RS3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mpg
city
21 mpg
78 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft