The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 21,400
€ 19,100
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
3084 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.49 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
