The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,800
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, 0.7 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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.85 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
CLHA
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 3000 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
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 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
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft