The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 34,300
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 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.43 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CZPB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft