The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 23,100
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 3.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
2578
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.93 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
175 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
13.46 kg/bhp
10.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L