The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 42,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter and 3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.3
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
165.3
103.6
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.43 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1K
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
