The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 30,800
€ 21,900
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 19.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1424
1777
1966
1621
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1424 mm
Height
1621 mm
2602
4241
2578
4204
4241 mm
Length
4204 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.53 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
8V
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.12 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
739 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
