2022 VW Golf R vs. 2022 Audi S3: You Get So Much More with the Golf R

The Golf R is the best all-around sports car you can buy today. It delivers maximum horsepower and torque, with a cabin that is both stylish and unbeatable in terms of technology. Plus, it is equipped with the most sophisticated AWD system on the market so you can take full advantage of your Golf R all year. The Audi S3 is also a pretty fierce little sports car, but it doesn’t have everything the Golf R has.

Here, we compare the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R with the 2022 Audi S3.

The Volkswagen Golf R is more powerful and more dynamic

Under the hood of the Volkswagen Golf R, you will find a powerful four cylinder 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with an output of 315 horsepower and up to 295 lb-ft of torque. The Audi S3 also has a 2.0-litre turbocharged unit, and although it has the same amount of torque, it has less power than the Golf R with only 306 horsepower.

Both vehicles have AWD. But the Golf R now features a new torque vectoring rear differential, which can distribute the torque variably between the rear wheels, even send up to 100% of available power to one wheel.

Purists will also love the fact that the Golf R can be ordered with a 6-speed manual transmission, a piece of equipment that isn’t available with the Audi S3.

More space, comfort and value in the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R

The fact that the Volkswagen Golf R is a hot hatch gives it a slew of advantages in terms of space. For example, you can fit up to 564 litres of cargo in the rear when the car is filled with passengers. That is much more space than the Audi S3, which can only accommodate 325 litres of cargo in the rear boot.

Finally, you can get your hands on a Golf R for only $45,995. The Audi S3, on the other hand, starts at $47,900, which is quite the difference considering everything you get with the Golf R.

The Volkswagen Golf R is more responsive, more spacious and more affordable than the Audi S3. Come and see it today in our showroom. You can also shop for your VW online with us. Our representatives are waiting for your call and can answer all your questions.