The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 1.3 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 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (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 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.74 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
799 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
799 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).
71.9 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
71.9 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
177 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
1102 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft