The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 37,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 1.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1401 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
2596
4252
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
2626
4268
4252 mm
Length
4268 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
261 bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.34 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
5.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L