The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 23,100
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.34 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
971 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
