The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,100
€ 24,700
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.69 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
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
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
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
106.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
