The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 24,400

€ 23,800

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 DPF is 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.41 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft