The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.42 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DPC*
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 TSI OPF ACT
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 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft