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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.5
167 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
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
1241 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
