The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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 3.7 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 19.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1424 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4241 mm
Length
4204 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1476 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
126 kg
8.54 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.12 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L