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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.6
70.9
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
165.5
103.6
170.7
165.5 in
Length
170.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.59 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
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
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft
