The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 34,500
€ 53,500
€ 34,500
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 GTD is 3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf GTD
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.6
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
103.4
168
103.6
171
168 in
Length
171 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi RS3 Sportback
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.23 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 GTD
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi RS3 Sportback
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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
