The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,500
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 Sportback is 4.8 inches longer and 3 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.72 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft