The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 40,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.4 %
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 dual clutch 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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
13.09 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
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
