The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 40,100

€ 25,000

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 9.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1399
1765
1957
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1399 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4230
2620
4255
4230 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
233 kg
15.03 %

General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.94 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
449 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L