The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 40,100
€ 32,300
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
167.6
166.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.37 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
