The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 35,800
€ 21,600
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
16.82 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
