The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 28,300
€ 41,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.2
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
55.2 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169.4
167.6 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
