The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
169.4 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.45 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft