The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 45,500
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 S tronic (18 - ..)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
19.16 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
8V
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 Sportback
128.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft