The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 33,900
€ 24,700
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 3.2 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
63.8
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
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.45 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
355 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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 3.2
198.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
