The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 40,100
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.1
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.1 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
166.5
167.5 in
Length
166.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
708 lb
20.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
