The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 27,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.21 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
