The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,600
€ 25,600
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 19.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1424
1777
1966
1621
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1424 mm
Height
1621 mm
2602
4241
2578
4204
4241 mm
Length
4204 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.34 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
DDYA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
11.67 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
