Volkswagen Scirocco R (2014 – 2018) vs Audi S3 (2013 – 2016): specs compared

The Audi S3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.5 s. The Volkswagen Scirocco R uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,426 kg against 1,480 kg.

Specification Volkswagen Scirocco R Volkswagen Scirocco R 2014 – 2018 Audi S3 Audi S3 2013 – 2016
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2014 – 2018 2013 – 2016
Body style — —
Variants 2 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 280 hp 300 hp
Torque 350 Nm 380 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.5 – 5.7 s 5.1 – 5.4 s
Top speed 249 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.2 – 7.9 L/100 km 6.9 – 7.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,247 mm 4,255 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,778 mm
Height 1,397 mm 1,402 mm
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 2,596 mm
Curb weight 1,426 – 1,450 kg 1,480 – 1,500 kg

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