The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 40,100
€ 32,800
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
55.1
69.5
77
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.1 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
166.5
101.5
165.9
166.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.4 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
