The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.52 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft