The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 28,700
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 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1482 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
2596
4254
4268 mm
Length
4254 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.8 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
380 NM
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
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
4.97 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
40 mpg
Audi S3
7.1 kg
city
31 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
No data
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
302 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L