The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 35,900
€ 36,600
€ 35,900
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 VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 8.3 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
1482
1799
2027
1399
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1482 mm
Height
1399 mm
2626
4268
2578
4214
4268 mm
Length
4214 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.52 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
493 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 Performance
119.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
