The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 23,000
€ 26,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2601
4237
4204 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
11.07 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
175 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
13.46 kg/bhp
11.53 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
