The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 0.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 9.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1401 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
2596
4252
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4252 mm
Length
4258 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.95 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L