The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.96 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft