The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 ultra is 10.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1785 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4310 mm
Length
4204 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1476 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.91 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
250 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
12.18 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
83 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
72 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L