The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 21,600
€ 21,000
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
