The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 21,600
€ 22,300
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.03 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
