The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 23,800
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 3.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
1777
1966
1621
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2601
4237
2578
4204
4237 mm
Length
4204 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
15.52 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.34 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
