The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 42,000
€ 22,100
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.2
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.81 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
