The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 32,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 10.9 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 19.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1426
1785
1966
1759 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1426 mm
2578
4204
2637
4313
4204 mm
Length
4313 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
4.03 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
340 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
66 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
54 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
