The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 26,900
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.94 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
