Audi S3 Sportback (2013 – 2016) vs Volkswagen Golf R (2013 – 2017): specs compared
Both offer around 300 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf R is the lighter car, from 1,361 kg against 1,505 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S3 Sportback
2013 – 2016
|
Volkswagen
Golf R
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 300 hp | 200 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 5.5 s | 4.9 – 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 7.0 L/100 km | 6.9 – 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,323 mm | 4,265 – 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm | 2,629 – 2,631 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,505 – 1,530 kg | 1,361 – 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.