The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.13 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft