The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 39,100
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 Sportback is 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.2 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.69 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8P
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 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 Sportback
161.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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