The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 40,300

€ 56,000

€ 40,300
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 GTI TCR OPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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
170.7
168 in
Length
170.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.91 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
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
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
354 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
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
402 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).
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 GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft