The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 33,000
€ 25,600
€ 33,000
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 3.2 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
165.9
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.56 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
355 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
