The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
655 lb
19.42 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
83.4 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft