The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 44,400
€ 38,200
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf R
Audi S3
1465
1799
2027
1399
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1465 mm
Height
1399 mm
2626
4263
2578
4230
4263 mm
Length
4230 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Audi S3
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.63 %
General
VW Golf R
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf R
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
482 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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 R
134.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
