The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 28,400
€ 19,200
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
55.9
69.5
77
63.8
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
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.15 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
145 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
424 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
