The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,900
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.9 inches shorter and 3 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.62 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft