The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 22,800

€ 23,800

€ 22,800
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 1.9 TDI DPF is 1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4214
2578
4204
4214 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.52 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L