The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,600
€ 21,400
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.1
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
19.69 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
