The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 32,200
€ 42,000
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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
70.4
81.6
55.2
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
103.1
168.7
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
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.67 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
