The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,900

€ 25,800

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
77
63.8
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
101.5
166.9
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 1.4 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.24 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft