The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 23,000
€ 31,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.75 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
