The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 21,400
€ 20,900
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 8.2 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 19.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1621
1759
1946
1423
1765
1995
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1621 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4204
2578
4286
4204 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1805 kg
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.65 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1KP
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
13.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
