2018 RS3 vs A45 AMG vs M140i xDrive vs Focus RS vs Golf R

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SummaryPerformanceEngineDrivetrainPracticality

Audi RS3 Sportback

(2017 - 2020)

...Sportback

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC

(2015 - 2018)

...MG 4MATIC

BMW M140i xDrive

(2016 - 2019)

...0i xDrive

Ford Focus RS

(2016 - 2018)

...Focus RS

Volkswagen Golf R

(2017 - 2019)

...Golf R

Engine
2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo	2 L Inline 4 Turbo	3 L Inline 6 Turbo	2.3 L Inline 4 Turbo	2 L Inline 4 Turbo
Drivetrain
Front - AWD	Front - AWD	Front - AWD	Front - AWD	Front - AWD
Top Speed
174 mph	155 mph	155 mph	167 mph	155 mph
Acceleration
4.1 sec	4.2 sec	4.4 sec	4.7 sec	4.6 sec
Total Power
395 hp	376 hp	335 hp	345 hp	306 hp
Mileage
28.3 mpg	34.1 mpg	31.8 mpg	30.6 mpg	33.6 mpg
Curb Weight
3,494 lbs	3,428 lbs	3,560 lbs	3,439 lbs	3,269 lbs
Luggage
11.8-41.5 ft³	12-40.9 ft³	12.7-42.4 ft³	9.2-36.9 ft³	12.1-43.5 ft³
Top Speed
174 mph / 280 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h	167 mph / 268 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 seconds	4.2 seconds	4.4 seconds	4.7 seconds	4.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
8.84 lb/hp / 249 hp/Tonne	9.13 lb/hp / 242 hp/Tonne	10.63 lb/hp / 207 hp/Tonne	9.96 lb/hp / 221 hp/Tonne	10.69 lb/hp / 206 hp/Tonne
Total Power
395 hp / 400 ps	376 hp / 381 ps	335 hp / 340 ps	345 hp / 350 ps	306 hp / 310 ps
Total Torque
354 lb·ft / 480 N·m	350 lb·ft / 475 N·m	369 lb·ft / 500 N·m	325 lb·ft / 440 N·m	295 lb·ft / 400 N·m
Mileage
28.3 mpg	34.1 mpg	31.8 mpg	30.6 mpg	33.6 mpg
Total Range
411 Miles	503 Miles	436 Miles	427 Miles	488 Miles
Tailpipe CO₂
304 g/Mile	261 g/Mile	272 g/Mile	282 g/Mile	257 g/Mile
Model Platform
A3 (12-21)	A-Class (12-18)	1 Series (11-19)	Focus (11-18)	Golf (12-20)
Door Count
5	5	3-5	5	3-5
Seat Count
5	5	4-5	5	5
Luggage Space
11.8-41.5 ft³	12-40.9 ft³	12.7-42.4 ft³	9.2-36.9 ft³	12.1-43.5 ft³
Turning Radius
36.1 ft	36.1 ft	37.1 ft	39 ft	35.8 ft
Curb Weight
3,494 lbs	3,428 lbs	3,560 lbs	3,439 lbs	3,269 lbs
Gross Weight
4,431 lbs	4,519 lbs	4,608 lbs	4,464 lbs	4,321 lbs
Length
170.7 in	171.9 in	170.2 in	172.8 in	167.8 in
Width
70.9 in	70.1 in	69.5 in	71.8 in	70.8 in
Height
55.6 in	55.8 in	55.6 in	57.9 in	57.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in	106.3 in	105.9 in	104.2 in	103.4 in
Engine Name
	M133 DE20	B58B30
Layout
Inline 5	Inline 4	Inline 6	Inline 4	Inline 4
Capacity
2.5 Liter / 151.3 in³	2 Liter / 121.5 in³	3 Liter / 183 in³	2.3 Liter / 138.2 in³	2 Liter / 121.1 in³
Peak Power
395 hp / 400 ps	376 hp / 381 ps	335 hp / 340 ps	345 hp / 350 ps	306 hp / 310 ps
Peak Torque
354 lb·ft / 480 N·m	350 lb·ft / 475 N·m	369 lb·ft / 500 N·m	325 lb·ft / 440 N·m	295 lb·ft / 400 N·m
Specific Output
2.61 hp/in³	3.1 hp/in³	1.84 hp/in³	2.49 hp/in³	2.52 hp/in³
Aspiration
Turbo	Turbo	Turbo	Turbo	Turbo
Valvetrain
DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (20v Total)	4 (16v Total)	4 (24v Total)	4 (16v Total)	4 (16v Total)
Fuel
Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Compression
10:1	8.6:1	11:1	9.4:1	9.6:1
Bore x Stroke
3.248 x 3.654 in	3.268 x 3.622 in	3.228 x 3.724 in	3.449 x 3.701 in	3.248 x 3.654 in
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Position
Front	Front	Front	Front	Front
Orientation
Transversal	Transversal	Longitudinal	Transversal	Transversal
Fuel Tank
14.5 gal	14.8 gal	13.7 gal	14 gal	14.5 gal
Driven Wheels
All (AWD)	All (AWD)	All (AWD)	All (AWD)	All (AWD)
Front Tyres
235/35R19	235/40 ZR18	225/40R18 Y	235/35R19 V	225/40R18
Rear Tyres
235/35R19	235/40 ZR18	245/35R18 Y	235/35R19 V	225/40R18
Transmission (MT)
			6 Speeds	6 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
7 Speeds	7 Speeds	8 Speeds		7 Speeds
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link