The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 21,600
€ 25,700
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.93 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
