The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.62 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
133 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft