The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 40,100
€ 25,000
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 TSI ACT BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi S3
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.2
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.2 in
103.1
167.6
102.2
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi S3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
