The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 26,700
€ 21,900
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
