The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,800
€ 25,800
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 3.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7.86 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
