The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 42,000
 Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 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 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 9.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1492 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
2596
4254
4258 mm
Length
4254 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1975 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
169 kg
11.34 %
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

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
7-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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.69 kg/bhp
5.03 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
69 mpg
city
33 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L