The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 45,500
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 5.4 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 7.7 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1404
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1481 mm
Height
1404 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
2631
4322
4268 mm
Length
4322 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2045 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.42 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
400 NM
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

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

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
5.29 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
42 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
503 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L