The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 40,300
 VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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 GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.02 %
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft