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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
165.3 in
Length
171 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.91 %
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
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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