The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 22,800
€ 21,600
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 3.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
114 kg
8.36 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
13.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
54 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
