The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 28,300
€ 42,000
€ 28,300
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 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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.74 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.58 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
