The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.43 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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