The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 22,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
56
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.5 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
