The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 56,000
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 37,400
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 R is 12.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 5 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
1800
1966
1786 mm
Width
1800 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1461 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
2631
4335
4212 mm
Length
4335 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2065 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.23 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
395 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
480 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

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5.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.72 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
33 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L