The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 30,600
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 is 3.4 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
1765
1957
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4238 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.13 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.93 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L