The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.7 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft