The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 43,500
€ 24,700
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 5.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1401
1777
1966
1480
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1401 mm
Height
1480 mm
2596
4252
2578
4199
4252 mm
Length
4199 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.96 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
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
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
534 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 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
520 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
