The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 25,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.29 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
