The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 19,600
€ 24,000
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
56
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.21 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CAXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
