The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 23,000
€ 24,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 0.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2578
4203
4204 mm
Length
4203 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.11 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
175 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
13.46 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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)
1100 L
