The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 30,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 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 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.66 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft