The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,000
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 1.8 TFSI is 4.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.7 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.56 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft