The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,200
€ 26,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 is 3.4 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
4238
2578
4204
4238 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.17 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
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
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
13.41 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
51 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
621 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
