The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.11 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSU*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
57 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft