The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 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 3.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2578
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.61 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
8.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
