The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
165.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.15 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 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 BMT
Audi A3 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 BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

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

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft