The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 29,600
€ 36,600
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTI is 0.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.1
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.8 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.59 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CCZ*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
