The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 42,000
€ 25,800
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 8.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.2
70
77.4
63.8
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
102.2
167.5
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 1.4 TSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.5 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
