The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.11 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
462 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft