The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 22,500
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.05 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

General

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft