The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 43,500

€ 22,700

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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
167.4
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
593 lb
17.87 %

General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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