The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 23,900
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.29 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
