The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 56,000
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 7.2 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 5.4 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
1465
1799
2027
1411
1800
1966
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1465 mm
Height
1411 mm
2626
4263
2631
4335
4263 mm
Length
4335 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.23 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
395 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
480 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
33 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
495 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
402 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
