The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 33,900
€ 41,500
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.2
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
103.4
168
102.2
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.28 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
AU
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
