The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 25,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,300
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 TDI DPF is 8.8 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 19.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
1765
1995
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4292 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.76 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.4 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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