The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 44,100
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi S3
VW Golf R
55.1
69.5
77
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.9
103.4
167.8
165.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf R
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf R
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DJH*
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 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
