The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 41,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.2
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
20.77 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
