The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 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 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.26 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
761 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft