The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 19,200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 1.4 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
165.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.65 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
105 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
125 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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