The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 35,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 35,900
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 10.9 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 19.5 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1785 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1426 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
4313 mm
Length
4204 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.18 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CZPB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
320 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
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 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
7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.81 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
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 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
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L