The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 32,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
165.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
9.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft