The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 42,900
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 37,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.24 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

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11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
495 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft