The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 36,600
€ 36,900
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTE
55.1
69.5
77
58
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
58 in
101.5
165.9
103.4
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf GTE
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.31 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
409 mi
Range
1657 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
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).
28.5 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
