The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.44 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft