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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 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 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.47 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
