The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 33,300
€ 23,800
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.38 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
