The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf R
Audi S3
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Audi S3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf R
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft