The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.61 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft