The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 22,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.2 TFSI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 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 S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.71 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CBZB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 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
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1281 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft