Compare 2022 Audi S3 Sedan vs Volkswagen Golf R

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 23 MPG

Hwy: 32 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 28 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

10 ft³

Trunk Volume

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

34.5 ft³

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

306 hp @ 5450 rpm

315 hp @ 5900 rpm

Torque

295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm

280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,538 lbs

3,417 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

27 MPG

23 MPG

City

23 MPG

20 MPG

Highway

32 MPG

28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6 Tons/yr

7.7 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

333.5 miles

290 miles

Cruising Range Highway

464 miles

406 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

177.3 in

168.9 in

Height

55.7 in

57.7 in

Max Width

71.5 in

70.4 in

Front Width

60.8 in

60.7 in

Rear Width

59.8 in

59.7 in

Wheelbase

103.5 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

4.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.2 in

Front Seat Headroom

36.5 in

38.5 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

54.8 in

55.9 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

53.4 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.1 in

35 in

Rear Seat Headroom

36.1 in

38.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

53 in

53.9 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

46.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

10 ft³

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

N/A

19.9 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

34.5 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

36.1 ft

39.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 8"

19" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 8"

19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/40YR18

P235/35YR19

Rear Tire

P225/40YR18

P235/35YR19

Standard Exterior Colors

Ibis White
Turbo Blue

Deep Black Pearl
Lapiz Blue Metallic
Pure White

Optional Exterior Colors

Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Python Yellow Metallic
Tango Red Metallic

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Black w/Rock Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces
Steel Gray w/Anthracite, Leather Seating Surfaces

Titan Blk w/Blue Accents, Perforated Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Standard

Satellite Radio

Optional

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Standard

Navigation System

Not Available

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Not Available

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Standard

Automatic Parking

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Not Available

Seat Memory

Optional

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Optional

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

7 Years / 100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Maintenance

N/A

2 Years / 20,000 Miles

Compare 2022 Audi S3 Sedan vs Volkswagen Golf R

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary