The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 40,100
€ 25,600
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 BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Audi S3
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 BMT
94.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 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
