The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.6 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
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
168.7 in
Length
166.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
602 lb
17.85 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft