Comparing the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R vs 2023 Audi S3 Sedan

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2023 Volkswagen Golf R

MSRP starting at:

$50,744

60 months lease
$161 @ 8.24 %*
+tx/wk $0 cash down
Manual
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2023 Audi S3 Sedan

MSRP starting at:

$53,550

Komfort 2.0 TFSI quattro

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $50,744 $53,550
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Subcompact Cars
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.8 L/100 km 10.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.3 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 315 @ 5900 306 @ 5450
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 280 @ 1900 295 @ 2000
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Subcompact Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.8 L/100 km 10.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.3 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.8 L/100 km 10.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.3 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/121
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 315 @ 5900 306 @ 5450
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 280 @ 1900 295 @ 2000
Trans Order Code M4 3Y
Trans Type 6 7
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.36 3.19
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.09 2.75
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.48 1.90
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.09 1.04
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.10 0.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.91 0.86
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.99 2.90
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.27
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540 380
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 91.9
Front Head Room (in) 38.5 36.8
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 54.8
Front Hip Room (in) 53.4
Second Head Room (in) 38.1 36.6
Second Leg Room (in) 35 35.2
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
All Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
M/T Standard N/A
Active Suspension Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) N/A Standard
A/T N/A Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode N/A Standard
7-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Panoramic Roof (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Leather Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Standard N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard N/A
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Mirror Memory Standard N/A
Rear Parking Aid (Option) Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Seat Memory Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Standard N/A
Cooled Front Seat(s) Standard N/A
Cargo Shade Standard N/A
Power Folding Mirrors Standard N/A
Heads-Up Display Standard N/A
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Automatic Parking Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard N/A
WiFi Hotspot Standard N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard N/A
Universal Garage Door Opener (Option) N/A Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard N/A
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard N/A
Lane Departure Warning Standard N/A
Lane Keeping Assist Standard N/A
Driver Restriction Features Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard N/A
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
Front Side Air Bag (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Side Air Bag (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Side Air Bag N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) N/A Standard
Knee Air Bag N/A Standard
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