The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 23,000
€ 29,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.35 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
