The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 29,900
€ 24,700
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4214
2578
4204
4214 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.64 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
424 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
