The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 8.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.2 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.8 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CJXC
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
241 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
144.5 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft