The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi S3
VW Golf R
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf R
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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