The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 23,900
€ 24,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 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 TSI
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 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft
