The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 23,000
€ 22,500
€ 23,000
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 1.6 TDI is 3.4 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4238
2578
4204
4238 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1474 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.07 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
230 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
15.22 kg/bhp
13.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
546 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
