The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 42,000
€ 29,700
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
55.2
70
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
167.5
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.4 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
