The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
€ 21,600
€ 32,300
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2578
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
126 kg
8.46 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
13.12 kg/bhp
7.56 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
