The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 31,500
€ 26,000
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 g-tron is 4.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.2
70.3
77.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.2 in
Height
63.8 in
103.8
169.8
101.5
165.5
169.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.89 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPWA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
53 mpg
( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
60 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
15.3 lb
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
