The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 45,100

€ 28,400

€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 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
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.72 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft