The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 25,800
€ 33,300
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.12 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
