The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 43,200
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 R is 3.1 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
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
57.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
167.8 in
Length
171 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 R
130.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft