The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 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
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.2 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
169.4 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.12 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
8P
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)
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
258 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
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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