The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 27,600
€ 23,900
€ 27,600
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 3.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1421
1777
1966
1621
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2601
4237
2578
4204
4237 mm
Length
4204 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.84 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.08 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
554 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
