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 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.1
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.1 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.53 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
