The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 29,400
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 3.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
256 kg
17.06 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.53 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
