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 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
169.4 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.55 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft