The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 27,400
€ 21,400
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56
69.5
78.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
169
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.16 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.33 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
