The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 31,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.27 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
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
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
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
19.68 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
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
717 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
