The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
101.5
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.38 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft