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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.2
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
103.4
168
101.5
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.95 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
