The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 21,400
€ 26,700
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1455 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.85 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
350 NM
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
138 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
8.66 kg/bhp
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
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
600 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
