The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 45,100
€ 21,400
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 11.8 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 21.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1404
1785
1966
1621
1759
1946
1785 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1404 mm
Height
1621 mm
2631
4322
2578
4204
4322 mm
Length
4204 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.16 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
400 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
5.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
5.03 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
