The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,900
€ 19,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6
56.1
70
77.4
63.8
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
102.4
167
101.5
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.42 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DADA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
