The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 20,600
€ 36,600
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 1.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
1480
1786
2048
1399
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1399 mm
2578
4199
2578
4214
4199 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
17.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
589 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
