The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 24,400
€ 40,100
€ 24,400
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 3.1 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.4 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
4230
4199 mm
Length
4230 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2035 kg
Weight Difference:
234 kg
15.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
570 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
