The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.06 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft