The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 22,500
€ 19,800
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.62 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
29.9 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
444 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
