The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 36,600
€ 19,800
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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. The Audi S3 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
55.1
69.5
77
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.1 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.89 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
144 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
