The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 21,400
€ 25,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
63.8
69.3
76.6
56
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.83 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
