The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 30,900
€ 38,200
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 GTI is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
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
166.5
165.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.42 %
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 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
*CDL*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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
