The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 27,100
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, 0.2 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 S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.22 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
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
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

407 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
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.69 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
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
697 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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
100.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft