The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 42,000

€ 25,000

€ 42,000
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 0.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1401
1777
1966
1491
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1401 mm
Height
1491 mm
2596
4254
2620
4255
4254 mm
Length
4255 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
173 kg
11.61 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-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
CJXC
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3
296 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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5.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.03 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
40 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Audi S3
40 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
482 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 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
325 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L