The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1759 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1426 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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
1500 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.13 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
8.29 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
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
634 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 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
340 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L