The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 23,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 8.8 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 19.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1621 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4292
4204 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CAYB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
230 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

185 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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