The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 23,000
€ 22,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e DPF is 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
165.9
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.06 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CBD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
