The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 19,800
€ 39,100
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.2
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
169.4
165.5 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.13 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
144 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
