The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 42,000

€ 21,200

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.7 %

General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 1.2 TSI BMT
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft