Audi S3 8P or Volkswagen Golf VI?

2006–2012 vs 2008–2012 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: S3 8P 4,302 mm, Golf VI 4,534 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: S3 8P 325 l, Golf VI 505 l.
Lowest consumption: S3 8P 8.5 l/100 km, Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: S3 8P 195 kW, Golf VI 77–155 kW.
Standard equipment: S3 8P 35 items (Basis), Golf VI 26 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi S3 8P2006–2012 · 4 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Black Edition, Komfort PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, MatchSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S3 8P2006–2012no listings	Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,214 mm–4,302 mm	Length4,199 mm–4,534 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,779 mm–1,786 mm
Height	Height1,399 mm–1,408 mm	Height1,423 mm–1,504 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume281 l–325 l	Trunk volume250 l–505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,455 kg–1,495 kg	Curb weight1,235 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years2008–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines10
Power	Power195 kW (265 hp)	Power77–155 kW (105–211 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 2.0 TFSI 265	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.0 TFSI 265 Sportback	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Basis	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim39 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear 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 · Interior5 · 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—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 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—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
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—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S3 8P or Volkswagen Golf VI?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VI 4,534 mm, Audi S3 8P 4,302 mm (a 232 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 505 vs 325 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S3 8P or Volkswagen Golf VI?

The most frugal Audi S3 8P uses 8.5 l/100 km (2.0 TFSI 265); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Audi S3 8P or Volkswagen Golf VI?

The strongest Audi S3 8P makes 195 kW (265 hp) (2.0 TFSI 265); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VI 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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