The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 40,100
€ 23,700
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 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 9.3 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
1492
1799
2027
1399
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1492 mm
Height
1399 mm
2620
4258
2578
4230
4258 mm
Length
4230 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2035 kg
Weight Difference:
251 kg
16.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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11.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.5 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
61 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
758 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
