The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
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. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI is 10.9 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 19.5 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1785 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1426 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4313 mm
Length
4204 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
195 kg
13.45 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHZD
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
11.01 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L