The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 36,600
€ 24,300
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 Audi S3 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.1
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.1 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.6 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
