Audi S3 (2008 – 2012) vs Volkswagen Scirocco R (2009 – 2014): specs compared
Both offer around 265 hp at most. The Audi S3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.8 s. The Volkswagen Scirocco R uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,419 kg against 1,455 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S3
2008 – 2012
|
Volkswagen
Scirocco R
2009 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2009 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 5.7 s | 5.8 – 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.0 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,247 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,455 kg | 1,419 – 1,439 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.