The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 Sportback is 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.4 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.17 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft