The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi S3
VW Golf R
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167.4 in
Length
167.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf R
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf R
8V
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
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft