The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 TDI is 10.9 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 19.5 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
1785
1966
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1785 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1426 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4313 mm
Length
4204 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.64 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
13.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
64 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L