The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 10.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1759 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
2636
4310
4204 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1785 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 kg
7.08 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CPTA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
109 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L