The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 36,000
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 GTI Performance OPF is 3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
168 in
Length
171 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.66 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI Performance OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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