The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,400
€ 26,000
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.76 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
