The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 10.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1785 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4310 mm
Length
4204 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.83 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
12.26 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L