The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.8 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
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft