The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.73 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft