The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 27,500

€ 45,500

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 12.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 7.6 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1480
1786
2048
1404
1785
1966
1786 mm
Width
1785 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1404 mm
2578
4199
2631
4322
4199 mm
Length
4322 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg

Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.73 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
400 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
5.29 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
111 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L