The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 39,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 e-tron is 4.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.19 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
30.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft