The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.98 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft