The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 28,600
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.33 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
