The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 43,500
€ 29,700
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 3.2 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1401
1777
1966
1491
1789
2073
1777 mm
Width
1789 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1401 mm
Height
1491 mm
2596
4252
2619
4284
4252 mm
Length
4284 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.31 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
534 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
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).
87.2 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
