The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 29,700
€ 43,500
€ 29,700
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 1.5 eTSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 9 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi S3
1491
1789
2073
1401
1777
1966
1789 mm
Width
1777 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1401 mm
2619
4284
2596
4252
4284 mm
Length
4252 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi S3
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi S3
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Audi S3
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
400 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi S3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
675 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
