The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
168 in
Length
166.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.77 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
28 mpg
Audi S3
16.7 lb
city
20 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
293 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft