The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 39,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 49,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
70.8 in
Width
70.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.54 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
127 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft