The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft