The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,700

€ 29,400

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1424
1777
1966
1621
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1424 mm
Height
1621 mm
2602
4241
2578
4204
4241 mm
Length
4204 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
276 kg
18.39 %

General
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CHZD
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
200 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
10.75 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L