The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,900

€ 21,400

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod is 4.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.9
70.3
77.4
63.8
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
103.8
169.7
101.5
165.5
169.7 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.07 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.77 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft