Volkswagen Scirocco R (2014 – 2018) vs Audi S3 (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Audi S3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.5 s. The Volkswagen Scirocco R uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,426 kg against 1,480 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Scirocco R
2014 – 2018
|
Audi
S3
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 5.7 s | 5.1 – 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 7.9 L/100 km | 6.9 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,247 mm | 4,255 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,426 – 1,450 kg | 1,480 – 1,500 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.