The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 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 0.1 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 9 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
4254
4255 mm
Length
4254 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
1313 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.68 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
AU
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 3000 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 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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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.63 kg/bhp
4.97 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
61 mpg
city
31 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 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
547 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
