The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 34,500
€ 41,000
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 GTD is 3.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 8 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
1482
1799
2027
1402
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1482 mm
Height
1402 mm
2626
4268
2578
4302
4268 mm
Length
4302 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
174 kg
10.94 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
380 NM
350 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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7.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
7.82 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTD
63 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
690 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
484 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
