The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 19,200
€ 27,900
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
4214
4204 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.47 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
132 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
105 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
16.92 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
43 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
