The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 27,500
€ 31,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 0.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
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
4203
4204 mm
Length
4203 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.52 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
542 mi
Range
352 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
