The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 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 (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 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 (14 - 16)
2601
4237
4204 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
193 kg
13.42 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
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
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 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
123 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
11.53 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
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
621 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 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
365 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L