The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 5 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 22 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
2596
4254
4204 mm
Length
4254 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.83 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CJXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
380 NM
Audi S3

Performance

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

186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
4.97 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L