The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.24 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft