The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 23,400
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 8.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 19.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1423
1765
1995
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1423 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4286
2578
4204
4286 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.87 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
9.39 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
39 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
475 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
