The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.72 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.17 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft