The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 21,400
€ 43,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 0.3 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 9 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
1491
1799
2027
1401
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1401 mm
2620
4255
2596
4252
4255 mm
Length
4252 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
276 kg
18.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
400 NM
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
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
