The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 26,500
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.9 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.17 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
758 mi
488 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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