The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 26,000
€ 43,500
€ 26,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 7.9 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1480
1786
2048
1401
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1401 mm
2578
4199
2596
4252
4199 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
144 kg
9.57 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1K
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
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
400 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
