The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 42,000
€ 32,600
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.2
70
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
167.5
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.93 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
