The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 26,100
€ 42,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 ACT BMT is 6.9 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 8.7 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
1491
1799
2027
1404
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1404 mm
2620
4255
2631
4324
4255 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
15.13 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
380 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
5.14 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
89 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L
