The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 43,500
€ 32,800
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 3.9 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
1401
1777
1966
1469
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1401 mm
Height
1469 mm
2596
4252
2578
4213
4252 mm
Length
4213 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.65 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
300 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
534 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
