The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.66 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi S3
26 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
16.3 lb
No data
highway
10.6 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
409 mi
Range
242 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
26.4 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft