The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 9.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1399 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4230
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4230 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
155 kg
10 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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5.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.94 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi S3
34 mpg
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
7.1 kg
No data
motorway
4.5 kg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
449 mi
Range
256 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
24.9 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L