Volkswagen Golf R vs Audi RS 3
Overview | |
Years produced2012-2013 | Years produced2017-2020 |
MSRP$47,100 | MSRP$63,400 |
Listings470 | Listings94 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 328 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower328 hp @ 5850 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City22 | MPG City |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 328 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 394 hp I5 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower328 hp @ 5850 rpm | Horsepower394 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space8.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3450 lbs | Curb Weight3627 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height54.8 in |
Length169.1 in | Length178.5 in |
Width81.6 in | Width78.1 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload959 lbs | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2012-2013 | 2017-2020 |
MSRP | $47,100 | $63,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | ||
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 328 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5850 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 328 hp I4 | 2.5L 394 hp I5 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5850 rpm | 394 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | Optional |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | Optional |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 8.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3450 lbs | 3627 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 54.8 in |
Length | 169.1 in | 178.5 in |
Width | 81.6 in | 78.1 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 959 lbs | 860 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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