The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 38,200
€ 23,300
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.8 T
55.1
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.1 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.5
101.5
165.3
166.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.8 T
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.07 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.8 T
8P
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.8 T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
