The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 29,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 4.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 7.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.24 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft