The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 41,500
 Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.2 %
Audi S3 (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft