Volkswagen Golf R (2017 – 2021) vs Audi S3 (2016 – 2020): specs compared
Both offer around 310 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.2 s.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2017 – 2021
|
Audi
S3
2016 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2021 | 2016 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 380 – 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 5.1 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 7.9 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 mm | 4,252 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,626 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,483 – 1,505 kg | 1,480 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.