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 4.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 8.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.3
70.3
77.4
63.8
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
103.6
170.2
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 1.2 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.16 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 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
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1281 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
