The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 42,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.2
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.2 in
103.1
167.5
102.2
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
