The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 40,100
€ 25,300
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
