The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.42 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft