The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 30,900
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 is 4.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
169.7 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.16 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft