The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.25 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8V
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 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft