The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 36,600

€ 21,600

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.22 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft