The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 24,700
€ 40,100
€ 24,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 5.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 7.9 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
1480
1786
2048
1401
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1401 mm
2578
4199
2596
4254
4199 mm
Length
4254 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
380 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
4.97 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
