The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 27,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 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
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.08 %
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
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 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
19.03 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
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
583 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
