The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 25,400
€ 25,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.82 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
777 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
