The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 40,100
€ 23,400
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.7 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 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
1243 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
