The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 41,500
€ 20,800
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.2
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.59 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8V
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
