The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 27,500
€ 36,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 1.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
1480
1786
2048
1399
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1399 mm
2578
4199
2578
4214
4199 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.69 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S3
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
111 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
