The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,400
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is 8.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 19.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1423 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4286 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.45 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
13.8 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L