The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 8.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (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 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.46 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8V
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft