The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 21,200
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 30,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.01 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft