The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 32,800

€ 42,000

€ 32,800
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 GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 8 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
1481
1799
2027
1401
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1481 mm
Height
1401 mm
2626
4268
2596
4254
4268 mm
Length
4254 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg

Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.91 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
380 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
5.03 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
485 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
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).
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 GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L