The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.39 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
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
1127 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft