Car comparison

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

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

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AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,473 kg
    3,247 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
400hp298kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,473kg3,247lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
51.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
579km360mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,381mm172in
4,296mm169in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
282L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,104L
1,197L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI has 67 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI and AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI: 67 hp (50 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
1,473 kg
3,247 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
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
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI3.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 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
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI and AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSI: 1.0 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
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
579 km
360 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.6 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
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 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
4,381 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 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
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
3.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.6 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
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSI
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.5 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,381 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
579 km
360 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
282 L
10.0 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
VehicleAUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.5 TFSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 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
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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