The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 31,400
€ 29,400
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.39 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
352 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
