The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 42,000
€ 23,400
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S3 is 0.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.2
70
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.1 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
914 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
