The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 40,100
€ 25,800
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 1.4 TSI is an inch shorter, 0.2 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
55.1
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
166.5
165.5 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.23 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
