The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi S3
37 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
534 mi
Range
302 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
25.6 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft