The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 42,900
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3 Sportback
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3 Sportback
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.61 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3 Sportback
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft