Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSIvsAUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-2024
VS

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y)

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSIAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
333hp248kW
400hp298kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
44.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,389mm173in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,851mm73in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,524mm60in
Trunk volume-
282L
Max trunk volume-
1,104L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
55L
CO2 emissions-
201g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSIAUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSIAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
12.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI has 67 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: 67 hp (50 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI4.6 s
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI3.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,389 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
3.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSIAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,389 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
-
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
-
201 g/km
Trunk score
-
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSIAUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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