The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.7 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft