The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e DPF is 8.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 19.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
1765
1995
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 e DPF (07 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4286 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.81 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
9.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L