The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

€ 41,200
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 43,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100

ⓘ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 R is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf R
Audi S3 Sportback
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi S3 Sportback
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Audi S3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft