The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,900
€ 23,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.59 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
