The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 40,100
€ 35,900
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.1
69.5
77
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.5
103.4
168
166.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.72 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
449 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
