The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.45 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
8V
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft