The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 25,800
€ 25,200
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2578
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.99 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
