The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 21,900
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 19.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.07 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9.26 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
583 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
