The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 45,100
€ 26,100
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
55.3
70.3
77.4
58.7
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
103.6
170.2
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.17 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
