VW Golf GTI vs Audi S3
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.8 l R4 | 1.8 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 180 / 178 | 210 / 207 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 235 / 173 | 270 / 199 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1213 / 2674 | 1407 / 3102 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 148 / 146 | 149 / 147 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.90 | 1:20.90 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:54.00 | 8:41.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.4 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.9 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 20.9 s | 16.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 35.4 s | 32.8 s |
| 1000 m | 28.9 s | 27.4 s @ 191.9 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 9.1 s | 8.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.8 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.0 s | 10.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 27.5 s | 26.4 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 7.3 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 18.1 s | 17.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.1 s @ 77.0 mph | 10.5 s @ 80.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.4 s | 14.7 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.8 s @ 115.0 mph | 25.9 s @ 116.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 223 kph (139 mph) | 238 kph (148 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.40 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.0 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 26 UK) | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
S3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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