The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 25,800

€ 29,200

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.5
103.8
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.24 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
1KP
Generation
8V
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft