The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 38,200
€ 25,600
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S3 is an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
166.5
101.5
165.5
166.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.12 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
