The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 19,600
€ 25,800
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1621
1759
1946
1421
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2601
4237
4204 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.54 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
16.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.13 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
83 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
39 mpg
city
72 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
589 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
