The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 42,900
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 Sportback is 4.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 8.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.25 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
495 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft