The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 29,600
€ 45,500
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTI is 4.3 inches shorter and 2.6 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3 Sportback
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.3
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
165.9
103.6
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3 Sportback
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.65 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3 Sportback
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3 Sportback
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
