The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 26,700
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
56
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.59 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
