The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 43,500
€ 26,000
€ 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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55.2
70
77.4
58.7
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
102.2
167.4
103.1
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.63 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
534 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
