The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
165.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.95 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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