The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 35,500
€ 29,400
€ 35,500
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. The Audi A3 3.2 is 3.4 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4238
2578
4204
4238 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.3 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.42 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
30 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
396 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
