The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 20,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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 1.6
3265 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.92 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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
