The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,700
€ 27,500
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 3.4 cm longer, 0.6 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
1765
1957
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4238
2578
4204
4238 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.61 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine compressor
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.67 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
55 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
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 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
511 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
