The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 25,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
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 1.4 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.81 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
