The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 40,100
€ 23,500
€ 40,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S3 is 0.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.2
70
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
16.11 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8V
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
CJXC
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
280 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
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 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
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
