The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (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 cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (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 cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.72 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft