The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 27,500
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 is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
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
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.67 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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