The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.76 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft