The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 21,900
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6
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 1.6
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.94 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
352 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
