The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.82 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft