The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 45,500
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.42 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft