The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 41,500
€ 39,300
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi S3
VW Golf R
1401
1777
1966
1461
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1401 mm
Height
1461 mm
2596
4252
2578
4212
4252 mm
Length
4212 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf R
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
3.96 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi S3
380 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
4.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.84 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3
40 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
488 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
444 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).
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).
159.2 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
