The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 40,100
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 Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 9.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1399 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4230
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4230 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
285 kg
18.39 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
5.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.94 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L