The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 Sportback is 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.4 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
558 lb
16.12 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft