The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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. The Audi S3 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.69 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft