The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,900
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 3.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
2578
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
133 kg
9.25 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L