The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 19,600

€ 45,100

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 12.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 7.6 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1480
1786
2048
1404
1785
1966
1786 mm
Width
1785 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1404 mm
2578
4199
2631
4322
4199 mm
Length
4322 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
280 kg
18.18 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1K
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
400 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
5.03 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
43 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
526 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L