The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,500
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 1.2 TFSI is 4.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.7 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.07 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26.03 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft