The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 32,500

€ 43,500

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 8 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
1481
1799
2027
1401
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1481 mm
Height
1401 mm
2626
4268
2596
4252
4268 mm
Length
4252 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.97 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
400 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
6.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.31 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L