The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 29,700
		
					 
					€ 21,400
					
					 
					€ 29,700
					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 ultra 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 ultra
					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 ultra
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				2888 lb
					Curb Weight
					3084 lb
				3957 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4365 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								196 lb
									6.35 %
								 
								General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
					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
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					7-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
					2
4
Cylinders
					4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
					1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					Power
					84 hp
						at 4800 rpm
					Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
						148 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 ultra
						184 lb‑ft
						118 lb‑ft
						VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
					Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				
							
							
							137 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							109 mph
						
					8.2 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					13.4 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
374 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
610 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
						19.51 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					36.71 lb/hp
						
				Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
						19.51 lb/hp
						36.71 lb/hp
						VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						49 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						40 mpg
						
					
				Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
						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 ultra
						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 ultra
						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 ultra
					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
				





















