The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 26,900
€ 23,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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 BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
