The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 28,900
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 TFSI is 8.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 19.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
1765
1995
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 TFSI (05 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
4286 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.51 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.28 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 TFSI
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L