The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 32,800

€ 36,600

€ 32,800
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. The VW Golf GTI is 0.1 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
1469
1786
2048
1399
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1469 mm
Height
1399 mm
2578
4213
2578
4214
4213 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.19 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
350 NM
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
92 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
6.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.12 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
428 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
151.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L