The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 21,600

€ 24,700

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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 BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
139 kg
10.19 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
13.12 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L