The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 21,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 ultra is 4.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
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 ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.05 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.36 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft