The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 38,200
€ 26,400
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.1
69.5
77
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.5
103.1
168
166.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.69 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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 1.4 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
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1177 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
