The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S3 is 0.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.43 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8V
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft