Compare Audi RS3 vs Volkswagen Golf R

Engine

2.5L Turbo Inline-5 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 28 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

11.3 ft³

Trunk Volume

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

34.5 ft³

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.5L Turbo Inline-5 Gas

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

401 hp @ 5600 rpm

315 hp @ 5900 rpm

Torque

368 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm

280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,472 lbs

3,417 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

23 MPG

City

20 MPG

Highway

29 MPG

28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.6 Tons/yr

7.7 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

290 miles

Cruising Range Highway

420.5 miles

406 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

178.8 in

168.9 in

Height

55.2 in

57.7 in

Max Width

73.2 in

70.4 in

Front Width

62.7 in

60.7 in

Rear Width

60 in

59.7 in

Wheelbase

103.6 in

103.5 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

4.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.2 in

Front Seat Headroom

36.5 in

38.5 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

54.8 in

55.9 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

53.4 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.1 in

35 in

Rear Seat Headroom

36.1 in

38.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

53 in

53.9 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

46.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

11.3 ft³

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

N/A

19.9 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

34.5 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

39.4 ft

39.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 9"

19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P245/35YR19

P235/35YR19

Rear Tire

P265/30YR19

P235/35YR19

Standard Exterior Colors

Kyalami Green
Turbo Blue

Deep Black Pearl
Lapiz Blue Metallic
Pure White

Optional Exterior Colors

Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Kemora Gray Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Python Yellow Metallic
Tango Red Metallic

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Black w/Express Red, Fine Nappa Leather Seat Trim
Black w/Micrommata Green, Fine Nappa Leather Seat Trim
Black w/Super Black, Fine Nappa Leather Seat Trim

Titan Blk w/Blue Accents, Perforated Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Optional

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Standard

Navigation System

Optional

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Not Available

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Not Available

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

7 Years / 100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Maintenance

N/A

2 Years / 20,000 Miles

Compare Audi RS3 vs Volkswagen Golf R

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary