The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 31,400
€ 23,900
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 3.2 is 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.82 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
352 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
