The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 38,200
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.1 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.6
Audi S3
1480
1786
2048
1399
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1399 mm
2578
4199
2578
4230
4199 mm
Length
4230 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Audi S3
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
265 kg
17.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 1.6
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Audi S3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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12.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.52 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
42 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
510 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
127 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
