Compare Audi S3 Sedan vs Volkswagen Golf R

Engine

2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 22 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 21 MPG

Hwy: 29 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

52.7 ft³

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

288 hp @ 5400 rpm

Torque

280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm

280 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

36.1 ft

35.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

N/A

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

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Fuel Economy

Combined

25 MPG

24 MPG

City

22 MPG

21 MPG

Highway

29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.0 Tons/yr

7.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

319 miles

304.5 miles

Cruising Range Highway

420.5 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

175.8 in

168.4 in

Height

54.8 in

56.5 in

Max Width

70.7 in

70.8 in

Front Width

61.1 in

60.7 in

Rear Width

60.1 in

59.7 in

Wheelbase

103.6 in

103.5 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

4.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.2 in

Front Seat Headroom

36.5 in

38.4 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

54.8 in

55.9 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.1 in

35.6 in

Rear Seat Headroom

36.1 in

38.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

53 in

53.9 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,494 lbs

3,300 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

10 ft³

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

N/A

22.8 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

52.7 ft³

Standard Exterior Colors

Brilliant Black
Quantum Gray

Deep Black Pearl
Indium Gray Metallic
Lapiz Blue Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Tornado Red

Optional Exterior Colors

Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Nano Gray Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Ara Blue Crystal Effect

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Black w/Rock Gray Stitch, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
Black w/Rock Gray Stitch, Leather Seating Surfaces
Magma Red w/Anthracite, Leather Seating Surfaces
Rotor Gray w/Anthracite, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces

Titan Black, Perforated Leather Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Not Available

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System

Optional

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Standard

Automatic Parking

Optional

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Not Available

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

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

Rear Side Air Bag

Optional

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

6 Years / 72,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

6 Years / 72,000 Miles

Maintenance

1 Years / 10,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Audi S3 Sedan vs Volkswagen Golf R

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Cargo Space

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary