The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 23,200
€ 42,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.2
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
165.3
102.2
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
