The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 23,900
€ 23,100
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.01 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.8 kg/bhp
10.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
554 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
