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 BHP	376 BHP	335 BHP	345 BHP	306 BHP
Economy
34 mpg	40.9 mpg	38.2 mpg	36.7 mpg	40.4 mpg
Kerb Weight
1,585 kg	1,555 kg	1,615 kg	1,560 kg	1,483 kg
Luggage
335-1,175 L	341-1,157 L	360-1,200 L	260-1,045 L	343-1,233 L
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
249 BHP/Tonne / 4.01 kg/BHP	242 BHP/Tonne / 4.14 kg/BHP	207 BHP/Tonne / 4.82 kg/BHP	221 BHP/Tonne / 4.52 kg/BHP	206 BHP/Tonne / 4.85 kg/BHP
Total Power
395 BHP / 400 ps	376 BHP / 381 ps	335 BHP / 340 ps	345 BHP / 350 ps	306 BHP / 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
Economy
34 mpg	40.9 mpg	38.2 mpg	36.7 mpg	40.4 mpg
Total Range
411 Miles	503 Miles	436 Miles	427 Miles	488 Miles
CO₂ Emissions
189 g/Km	162 g/Km	169 g/Km	175 g/Km	160 g/Km
UK Tax Cost
£200-£410	£200-£275	£200-£325	£200-£325	£200-£275
Model Platform
A3 (12-21)	A-Class (12-18)	1 Series (11-19)	Focus (11-18)	Golf (12-20)
Doors
5	5	3-5	5	3-5
Seats
5	5	4-5	5	5
Cargo Space
335-1,175 L	341-1,157 L	360-1,200 L	260-1,045 L	343-1,233 L
Turning Circle
11 m	11 m	11.3 m	11.9 m	10.9 m
Kerb Weight
1,585 kg	1,555 kg	1,615 kg	1,560 kg	1,483 kg
Gross Weight
2,010 kg	2,050 kg	2,090 kg	2,025 kg	1,960 kg
Length
4,335 mm	4,367 mm	4,324 mm	4,390 mm	4,263 mm
Width
1,800 mm	1,780 mm	1,765 mm	1,823 mm	1,799 mm
Height
1,411 mm	1,417 mm	1,411 mm	1,470 mm	1,465 mm
Wheelbase
2,631 mm	2,699 mm	2,690 mm	2,647 mm	2,626 mm
Engine Name
	M133 DE20	B58B30
Configuration
Inline 5	Inline 4	Inline 6	Inline 4	Inline 4
Displacement
2.5 Litre / 2,480 cc	2 Litre / 1,991 cc	3 Litre / 2,998 cc	2.3 Litre / 2,264 cc	2 Litre / 1,984 cc
Peak Power
395 BHP / 400 ps	376 BHP / 381 ps	335 BHP / 340 ps	345 BHP / 350 ps	306 BHP / 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
159 BHP/L	189 BHP/L	112 BHP/L	152 BHP/L	154 BHP/L
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
Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Compression
10:1	8.6:1	11:1	9.4:1	9.6:1
Bore x Stroke
82.5 x 92.8 mm	83 x 92 mm	82 x 94.6 mm	87.6 x 94 mm	82.5 x 92.8 mm
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
55 L	56 L	52 L	53 L	55 L
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
Gearbox (MT)
			6 Gears	6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
7 Gears	7 Gears	8 Gears		7 Gears
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