The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 41,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 8.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.2
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
165.5
102.2
167.4
165.5 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
