The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 38,200
€ 23,300
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 1.8 T is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi S3
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.1
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.5
165.3 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi S3
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 T
125 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
