The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi S3
VW Golf R
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION 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
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
167.4 in
Length
165.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.33 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf R
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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft