The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 22,500
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.17 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft