The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 39,100
€ 26,000
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 9.8 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 21.9 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1402
1765
1995
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1402 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4302
2578
4204
4302 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.31 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.02 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
33 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
439 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
