The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 45,100
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100

ⓘ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 Performance is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.95 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
526 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft