The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 38,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 7.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18.27 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
634 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft