The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 31,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.2
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.2 in
101.5
165.5
103.8
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3084 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.14 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CPWA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
109 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
