The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S3 Sportback is 10.3 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 7.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.8 T
1402
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1402 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4302 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.8 T
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
214 kg
13.46 %
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.8 T
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.8 T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

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6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.09 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L