The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 27,500
€ 26,700
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2601
4237
4204 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
174 kg
11.61 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
12.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
59 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
797 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
