The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 27,800
€ 23,400
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
63.8
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
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.38 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
