The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 40,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport S.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.12 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
306 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
19 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
2
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data