The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 8 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1481 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
2596
4252
4268 mm
Length
4252 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi S3
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 GTD
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
380 NM
400 NM
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi S3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
7.71 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
63 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L