The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 19,800
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
55.9
70
77.4
63.8
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
102.4
166.8
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 1.6
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.2 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
