The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 56,000
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 24,100
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
167.5 in
Length
170.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.95 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
DAZA
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
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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