The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 Sportback is 3.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
1402
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1402 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4302 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
188 kg
11.97 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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6.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.02 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L