The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 40,300

€ 42,900

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi S3 Sportback
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.3
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
103.4
168
103.6
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi S3 Sportback
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.91 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi S3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
127 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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