The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.67 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft