The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 23,100
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 is 3.4 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
4238 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.86 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8P
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
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.93 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L