The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 TDI is 2.6 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 22.2 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4204 mm
Length
4230 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.49 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L