The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 21,400

€ 28,800

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 is 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1621
1759
1946
1421
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2601
4237
4204 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg

Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.51 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L