The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 56,000
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 39,300
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 R is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
70.9
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
165.8 in
Length
170.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.98 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
159.2 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
159.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft