The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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 S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.62 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
DBKA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
542 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1127 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft