The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 19,800
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.72 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKD
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
