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Audi S3 vs VW Golf R
| Category | Audi S3 (8P) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 271 / 267 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1504 / 3316 | 1515 / 3340 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 176 / 174 | 179 / 176 |
| Average price | €35,000 | €41,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S3 (8P) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.50 | 1:16.93 |
| Contidrom (3.3 km) | 1:40.35 | 1:38.41 |
| Inta | 1:14.37 | 1:13.84 |
| Balocco | 3:01.19 | 3:07.40 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:45.10 | 1:43.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S3 (8P) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.9 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.7 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.0 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.6 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.6 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.0 s | 17.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.5 s | 22.7 s |
| 1000 m | 25.7 s | 24.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.4 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.0 mph | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.5 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi S3 (8P) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.0 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.3 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.7 s | 9.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.7 s | 12.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 17.0 s | 16.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.2 s | 4.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 18.0 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Audi S3 (8P) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kph - 0 | 14 m (45 ft) | 14 m (44 ft) |
| 80 kph - 0 | 24 m (79 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 55 m (179 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 134 m (440 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Audi S3 (8P) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.4 kph (41.9 mph) | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK) | 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 40 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S3 (8P) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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