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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.68 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 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
