The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 40,100
€ 23,000
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 2.6 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 22.2 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
1621
1759
1946
1399
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1399 mm
2578
4204
2578
4230
4204 mm
Length
4230 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2035 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.68 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
1KP
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch 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
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
175 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
13.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
13.46 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
579 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
449 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
