The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 21,600
€ 39,400
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.5
103.5
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
15.53 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
117 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
35 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
30.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
