The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 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 1.5 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 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
151.6 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft