The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 25,800

€ 38,400

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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
103.5
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.95 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
29 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
542 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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