The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 10.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 19.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1427
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1759 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1427 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2637
4310
4204 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.16 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 g-tron
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
9 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
35 mpg
city
7.4 kg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
542 mi
Range
249 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
249 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L