The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 43,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 8.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.53 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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
