The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 21,400
€ 21,200
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
165.9
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.54 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.93 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
551 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
