The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 3.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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 TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.86 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft