The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 27,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 14.4 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 6.9 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
1800
1966
1786 mm
Width
1800 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
2631
4343
4199 mm
Length
4343 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1389 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
206 kg
12.92 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
362 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
465 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
10.07 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58 mpg
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L