The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 3.9 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
1402
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1402 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4302 mm
Length
4263 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
87 kg
5.54 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
6.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.02 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L