The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 35,800
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 3.2 is 8.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 19.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
1765
1995
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1423 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4286 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1640 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
2125 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2070 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
Weight Difference:
139 kg
8.48 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.64 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
30 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L