The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 23,000
€ 24,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
