The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 21,400

€ 19,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.3 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
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.58 %

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
5-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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1268 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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