The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 0.6 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 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (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 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.32 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 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
153 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft