The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 32,800
€ 22,500
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
63.8
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
102.4
167
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 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.65 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
