The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,700
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is 3.7 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 19.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1424 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4241 mm
Length
4204 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
242 kg
16.5 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHZD
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
10.75 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L