The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.98 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
29 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft