The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 0.3 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1401 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
2596
4252
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4252 mm
Length
4255 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi S3
44 mpg
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
7.1 kg
No data
motorway
4.5 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
534 mi
Range
256 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
24.9 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L