The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 40,100
€ 27,600
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
55.1
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.5
103.1
167.6
166.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.04 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
449 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
