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 2.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.97 %

General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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