The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 40,100
€ 22,700
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
166.5
103.1
167.5
166.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.18 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
21 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
449 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
