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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Audi S3 Sportback gets there in 13.79 s — 0.15 s ahead of the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8).
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) | Audi S3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.44 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–100 mph | 13.45 s | 13.33 s |
| 60 ft | 2.27 s | 2.17 s |
| 1/8 mile | 9.06 s | 8.91 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.94 s | 13.79 s |
| Trap speed | 101.6 mph | 101.5 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8), 9/10 for the Audi S3 Sportback — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) | Audi S3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | 2008 |
| Power | 241 bhp | 261 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,408 kg | 1,495 kg |
| Power to weight | 171 bhp/t | 175 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Front drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |