The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TFSI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.61 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft