The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 19,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 3.4 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
13.03 kg/bhp
16.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
833 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
