The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,800
€ 23,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
165.9
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
