Audi S3 8L or Volkswagen Golf IV?

1999–2003 vs 1997–2003 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: S3 8L 4,159 mm, Golf IV 4,397 mm — a 24 cm difference.
Boot: S3 8L 270 l, Golf IV 460 l.
Lowest consumption: S3 8L 9.1 l/100 km, Golf IV 5 l/100 km.
Power: S3 8L 154–165 kW, Golf IV 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: S3 8L 30 items (Basis), Golf IV 15 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi S3 8L1999–2003 · 2 engines · Basis, Leder Paket, Komfort Paket, Winter PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003 · 11 engines · Basis, Comfortline, Highline, TrendlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S3 8L1999–2003no listings	Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,159 mm	Length4,149 mm–4,397 mm
Width	Width1,764 mm	Width1,735 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm	Height1,439 mm–1,477 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,519 mm	Wheelbase2,511 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume270 l	Trunk volume330 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,375 kg–1,400 kg	Curb weight1,064 kg–1,315 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2003	Production years1997–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines11
Power	Power154–165 kW (209–224 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8	Displacement (l)1.4–2.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.1 l/100 km · 1.8 T 210	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 1.8 T 225	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed243 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim15 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Leder Paket	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort6 · 4
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior6 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 0
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety6 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S3 8L or Volkswagen Golf IV?

Length: Volkswagen Golf IV 4,397 mm, Audi S3 8L 4,159 mm (a 238 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,511 vs 2,519 mm. Boot: 460 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S3 8L or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The most frugal Audi S3 8L uses 9.1 l/100 km (1.8 T 210); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf IV 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Audi S3 8L or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The strongest Audi S3 8L makes 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 T 225); the strongest Volkswagen Golf IV 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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