The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 42,000
 Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.07 %
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 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
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
33 mpg
Audi S3
15.6 lb
city
28 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft