The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.65 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 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