The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 25,600
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 21,200
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 25,600
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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.83 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8V
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
CXSB, CZCA
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 1400 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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 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
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft