The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 19,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘ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 cod ultra is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
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 cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
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 cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.79 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.92 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
89 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft