The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 25,800
€ 25,900
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1621
1759
1946
1421
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2601
4237
4204 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg
Weight Difference:
158 kg
10.99 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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
