The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 26,700

€ 38,200

€ 26,700
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 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 9.3 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3
1492
1799
2027
1399
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1492 mm
Height
1399 mm
2620
4258
2578
4230
4258 mm
Length
4230 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
213 kg
13.92 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
634 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L