The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.08 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 GTI
121.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft