The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 19,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7.79 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
132 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.51 kg/bhp
16.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
632 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
