The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 26,900
€ 23,400
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 3.7 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 19.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1424
1777
1966
1621
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1424 mm
Height
1621 mm
2602
4241
2578
4204
4241 mm
Length
4204 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.83 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8.61 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
