The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 24,700
€ 21,900
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 3.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1421
1777
1966
1621
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2601
4237
2578
4204
4237 mm
Length
4204 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
164 kg
11.6 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
634 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
