Volkswagen Golf R (2013 – 2017) vs Audi S3 Sedan (2013 – 2016): 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. At 4,455 mm, the Audi S3 Sedan is 180 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf R.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2013 – 2017
|
Audi
S3 Sedan
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 – 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.1 s | 4.9 – 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 7.1 L/100 km | 6.9 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 – 4,275 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 – 2,631 mm | 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,361 – 1,495 kg | 1,505 – 1,535 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.