The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 49,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 27,500
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 8.6 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
69.3 in
Width
70.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
165.5 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.15 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft