The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,300
€ 27,500
€ 22,300
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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 2.0 FSI is 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.93 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.11 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
495 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
