The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 23,000
€ 23,100
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 TDI is 1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.06 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.25 kg/bhp
13.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
