The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 25,800
€ 24,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
63.8
69.3
76.6
56
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
101.5
165.5
101.5
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
