The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 41,000
€ 23,700
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 Sportback is 1.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.2
69.5
78.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.4
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
17.43 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
