The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 56,000
€ 25,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 13.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 21 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1621
1759
1946
1411
1800
1966
1759 mm
Width
1800 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4204
2631
4335
4204 mm
Length
4335 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg
Weight Difference:
138 kg
8.6 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
395 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
480 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
33 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
49 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
