The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 29,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.73 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25.91 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
