The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 40,100
€ 21,900
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 1.6 is an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Audi S3
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.78 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Audi S3
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
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
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi S3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6
128.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
