The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 45,500
€ 23,700
€ 45,500
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 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.3
70.3
77.4
58.7
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
103.6
170.2
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
16.98 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
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
5-speed manual 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
DNUE
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 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
123 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
