The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 35,500
€ 19,200
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.65 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
