VW GTI Clubsport vs Audi RS3 vs Mercedes-AMG A45 World Champion

Audi RS3 vs VW Golf GTI Clubsport vs Mercedes-AMG A45 crankandpiston-2

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
Engine: Inline 4cyl, turbo, 1984cc
Power: 286bhp* @ 5350-6600rpm
Torque: 280lb ft @ 1700-5300rpm
Transmission: Six-speed dual-clutch DSG, front wheel drive
Front suspension: Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Four-link independent
Brakes: Vented and cross-drilled
Wheels: 7.5J x 18in (front and rear)
Tyres: 225/40 R18 (front and rear)
Weight (kerb): 1375kg
Power-to-weight: 211bhp/ton
0-100kph: 5.9secs
Top speed: 250kph
Basic price: $42,000 (est)

*With ‘boost function’, 261bhp without

Mercedes-AMG A 45 World Champion Edition
Engine: Inline 4cyl, turbo, 1991cc
Power: 376bhp @ 6000rpm
Torque: 350lb ft @ 2250-5000rpm
Transmission: AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT seven-speed, 4MATIC
Front suspension: McPherson Struts
Rear suspension: Four-link
Brakes: Vented and cross-drilled
Wheels: 8.0 J x 18in (front and rear)
Tyres: 235/40 ZR18 (front and rear)
Weight (kerb): 1480kg
Power-to-weight: 258bhp/ton
0-100kph: 4.2secs
Top speed: 250kph
Basic price: $58,900
Audi RS 3 Sportback
Engine: Inline 5cyl, turbo, 2480cc
Power: 362bhp @ 5550-6800rpm
Torque: 343lb ft @ 1625-5550rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed S tronic, Quattro all-wheel drive
Front suspension: McPherson Struts
Rear suspension: Four-link
Brakes: 365 x 34mm (front), 310 x 22mm (rear)
Wheels: 8.0J x 19in (front and rear)
Tyres: 235/35 R19 (front and rear)
Weight (kerb): 1520kg
Power-to-weight: 242bhp/ton
0-100kph: 4.3secs
Top speed: 250kph
Basic price: $57,700

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