The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
€ 42,900
€ 31,500
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTD
55.3
70.3
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.6
170.2
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTD
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.24 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTD
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
495 mi
706 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
