The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.36 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft