The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,900

€ 23,000

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 19.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1424
1777
1966
1621
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1424 mm
Height
1621 mm
2602
4241
2578
4204
4241 mm
Length
4204 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.57 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.65 kg/bhp
13.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L